James Robert Owens

PLAINVIEW – James Robert Owens, 53, of Amarillo died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Wolfforth Cemetery in Wolfforth. Arrangements are by Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview.

Bob was born May 15, 1958, in Decatur, Ill., to Robert Lee and Dixie Beard Owens. He attended Decatur High School in Illinois, but lived in Amarillo most of his life. Bob worked in construction and later became an optician.

As a boy, he was a fan of drag racing. He studied ancient religions and was a history buff. He enjoyed swimming and camping at the lake, but what he loved the most was being a father and grandfather. He loved having his son and grandchildren around him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

Bob is survived by his wife, Kendra Cox of Amarillo; a son, Robert Lee Owens of Wolfforth; three sisters, Lynn Lane of Borger., Dixie Moore and husband Jerry and Robin Lucille Cox, all of Decatur, Ill.; and three grandchildren, Michael Lee Owens, Melissa Michelle Owens and Isabelle Elain Speir.